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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.98, 1,423.26 and 401.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.98, 1,423.26 and 401.21 is: 601.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.98 : 1,423.26 = 401.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.98/1,423.26 = 401.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.98x = 1,423.26 × 401.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.98x = 571,019.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,019.03/949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.09

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